17 March 2025
- RSIS
- Publication
- External Publications
- Emerging Biosecurity Landscape in Southeast Asia-Updated Report (Executive Summary)
In Southeast Asia, porous borders are closely associated with transnational security challenges, including environmental degradation, irregular migration, smuggling and human trafficking of women and children. Against a rapidly changing environment, the concept of security has evolved, encompassing not only traditional human security challenges but also unseen threats. One such novel threat comes from lethal biological diseases, pathogens, toxins and weapons, collectively referred to as biosecurity threats.
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In Southeast Asia, porous borders are closely associated with transnational security challenges, including environmental degradation, irregular migration, smuggling and human trafficking of women and children. Against a rapidly changing environment, the concept of security has evolved, encompassing not only traditional human security challenges but also unseen threats. One such novel threat comes from lethal biological diseases, pathogens, toxins and weapons, collectively referred to as biosecurity threats.
Click here to read more.